A bill introduced by a South Carolina Republican seeks to remove a section of the Clean Water Act that is being used by the EPA to block development of the Pebble Mine.
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With understanding comes forgiveness: Turning ‘Yuuyaraq’ into film
Juneau filmmaker Lisle Hebert is making a film based on Harold Napoleon’s essay “Yuuyaraq: The Way of the Human Being.”
Bethel considers becoming a borough as proposed gold mine advances
With the proposed Donlin Gold Mine appearing like a truer and nearer reality, the City of Bethel is looking at transforming into an organized borough.
‘I Am Yup’ik’ film makes it to Sundance
The short film stars Toksook Bay high schooler Byron Nicholai, who received national attention after uploading a song titled “I Am Yup’ik” to his Facebook page.
Bethel opens housing to retain city workers
Bethel’s new housing project is intended to help the city retain teachers, health professionals and public safety workers. Four of the six units have been occupied since opening Nov. 30.
Bethel grand jury indicts Kipnuk man in 2014 Tununak murder case
Ryan Samson, 33, is facing three felony charges of first-degree murder and two counts of tampering with evidence.